Periclase and Malachite Physical Properties

Periclase

Malachite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.93.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Periclase and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase and Malachite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Periclase and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Compare Gems Found In Australia

Periclase Vs Scheelite

Periclase Vs Sapphire

Periclase Vs Rinkite Ce

Periclase and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.